Senior Test Engineer (Process Development)

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!  In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia. Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing -  might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better. Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Description The Test Engineering team at Form Energy is hiring a Sr. Test Engineer (Process Development) for our Electrochemical test team in Berkeley, CA. This role works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team to deliver battery testing best practices that enable the development of Form Energy’s multi-day batteries. You will become an expert on our systems and use your knowledge to drive safety and efficiency in workflows while not compromising on data integrity or asset health. You will interface with partner teams across the organization to understand end user and operational requirements and deliver robust solutions through both methods and automation tools. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available.

Own and develop the processes for commissioning and testing our largest lab scale batteries. Create and maintain robust documentation and supplementary material to turn valuable knowledge into resources for use and context across the company. Optimize procedures, evolving quick-turn workflows into refined strategies, focusing on improvements ranging from safety to efficiency and data integrity. Contribute to the translation of best practices into the field, ensuring learnings in the lab aid procedures downstream. Formulate and implement automation strategies utilizing Python and in-house testing software to streamline battery testing procedures, improve data acquisition, enable safe operation of test systems, and enhance overall system performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align automation solutions with project goals and operational requirements. Maintain a multi-faceted understanding of our constantly evolving product from fluid and electrical systems to electrochemistry in order to make informed decisions on best practices. Work closely with engineers, technicians, and project managers to support the deployment and maintenance of test systems. Provide technical support and training to ensure effective use of your owned processes.

Degree in chemical or electrical engineering or related field and 4+ years of experience in method development. Excellent communication and